Authentication Bypass in WP Events Manager Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-14205

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Events Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14205?

The WP Events Manager plugin prior to version 2.2.5 is susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows authenticated users to manipulate the quantity of event tickets during the registration process. As a result, attackers can create legitimate bookings for paid events without actual payment, leading to potential revenue loss for event organizers and unauthorized event attendance.

Affected Version(s)

WP Events Manager 0 < 2.2.5

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-14205 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/084705cc-eb47-4e5f-9e7a-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mustafa Ahmed
WPScan
.